Lead Project Manager, Aviation

Global InfrastructureNewark, NJ
$160,000 - $200,000Onsite

About The Position

TYLin is seeking an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our growing Aviation team in the northeast. This role provides the opportunity to lead the delivery of some of the region's most complex airport and transportation infrastructure programs, working alongside airport authorities, public agencies, contractors and multidisciplinary design teams. This position is ideal for an experienced owner's representative or construction program professional who excels at managing complex stakeholder environments, overseeing project delivery, and driving major capital programs from planning through construction and closeout. If you're passionate about delivering infrastructure that improves mobility, enhances passenger experience, and leaves a lasting legacy, we'd like to hear from you.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Engineering, Construction Management or related discipline.
  • Approximately 10+ years of progressively responsible experience managing large capital infrastructure projects.
  • Demonstrated experience delivering complex public-sector capital programs.
  • Strong background in construction management, project controls, budgeting and scheduling.
  • Experience administering consultant and construction contracts.
  • Knowledge of procurement processes, change management and contract administration.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience coordinating multiple internal and external stakeholders simultaneously.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management software.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification or ability to obtain.

Nice To Haves

  • Experience delivering aviation or transportation infrastructure projects.
  • Experience working with airport authorities, transportation agencies or other public owners.
  • Knowledge of FAA, Port Authority or other major aviation client standards.
  • Architectural, engineering or construction management background.
  • Experience supporting Design-Build or Progressive Design-Build projects.
  • OSHA Certification.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning and execution of complex aviation infrastructure projects throughout all phases of project delivery.
  • Serve as the primary liaison between clients, designers, contractors, regulatory agencies and project stakeholders.
  • Manage project scope, schedules, budgets, risk registers and overall project performance.
  • Coordinate multidisciplinary engineering and architectural teams to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Oversee procurement activities, consultant and contractor management, and contract administration.
  • Review and negotiate change orders, cost estimates, payment applications and project forecasts.
  • Monitor construction activities to ensure quality, safety, schedule and budget objectives are achieved.
  • Lead project meetings and prepare executive-level reports and presentations for client leadership.
  • Coordinate permitting, utility coordination and stakeholder engagement activities.
  • Support procurement strategies including Design-Bid-Build, Design-Build and alternative delivery projects.
  • Mentor junior project managers and technical staff while fostering collaboration across project teams.
  • Build and maintain strong client relationships that support long-term business growth.

Benefits

  • extensive medical, disability and life insurance coverage
  • continuing education benefits
  • paid time off
  • employee assistance program
  • retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
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